We’d like to wish you a very Happy New Year! There is still time to form a team for 2015 Walk. Get in contact with us today! It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk PO BOX 105 Milbank, SD 57252 Email: contactus@takesaspark.org

Back in October, It Only Takes A Spark donated $10,277 towards the purchase for 3 chairs to be utilized during chemotherapy treatments at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera. These chairs will aid in comfort of the patient during the entire process of treatment, offering heat, massage, and/or reclining options, along with a TV mount. The Milbank Area Hospital Avera expects these to be installed into the existing hospital and then utilized in the new hospital. Pictured left to right: Aaron Anderson, Board member; Natalie Gauer, hospital administrator; Matt Scott, Board member; Angie Johnson, Board member; and Ann Tuchscherer, Board member.

Back in September, It Only Takes A Spark donated $2,500 to the local cancer support group coordinated with Milbank Area Hospital. The group has been a great resource for those affected, both directly and indirectly, by cancer. The support group meets on the second Monday of each month. Pictured left to right: Bridget Johnson (Milbank Area Hospital), board members Ann Tuchscherer, Aaron Anderson, Amanda Cummins, Angie Johnson, Matt Scott, and Corrine McCulloch (Milbank Area Hospital)

The It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk generated over $100,000 last year, and this year’s core committee and cancer walk teams need your help to have another successful fundraising year. There are currently 11 teams participating in the 2015 cancer walk fundraising, and more are welcome. The deadline to register a team is January 31, 2015, which is fast approaching. Cheryl Pauli, a member of the St. William’s Cancer Walk team, has been on a team since the first year of the walk. When asked why she has continued to participate, she said her reason has changed over the

Much thanks goes out to all who selected It Only Takes A Spark Cancer Walk with your “Dine & Donate” dollars at Shady Beach Grill House & Pasta. Shady Beach “Dine & Donate” program occurs each Sunday night between 5-9PM, that 12% of every meal and drink served will be donated to a charity of your choice. You’ll now find that each Cancer Walk team can be selected to add into the fun! Thanks again for all your support and to Shady Beach. You can find more information about Shady Beach by visiting here.